Take pride in the west side

From Staff

Published Sunday, May 15, 2005

The Friends of West Augustine Cultural Committee are planning the Take Pride in the West Side and Juneteenth celebration June 18.

As part of the planning, the support of local merchants is needed. The celebration is the focus for the children of the community, and the event begins with a West Side March at 9 a.m. from the SDW Smith Masonic Lodge on West King Street (Chase Field); concluding at Calvin Peete Park, 10 N. Holmes Blvd. The main festivities will be held at Calvin Peete Park until 4 p.m.

The group is in need of everything from paper goods and and canned sodas to tablecloths, condiments, chips and hot dogs and hamburger patties.

Monetary donations also are welcome. All donations are tax deductible. Contact Chairperson Wanda Brinson at 824-5471.